Let me paint a picture for you (pun intended): There are few certainties in life, but one thing is forged in concrete: when spring arrives, my mother-in-law will be tirelessly working in her garden. My daughters and I decided to make a large, decorative tile for said-garden to add to her growing collection of shiny, …
Here’s a fact for anyone who’s just starting out in painting: it is hard to choose the medium that best fits the style that you want. There are three most commonly used: watercolor, acrylic, and oil. However, of the three, the two most pondered about are acrylic and oil. It’s not surprising given that to the untrained …
Let’s face it: there are a million, gajillion recipes for acrylic pouring. That might be an exaggeration, but it definitely doesn’t feel like it when you’re trying to find the “right” recipe and every single article and video says something different. Why is that? Well, just like the age-old question of “what’s the best paint …
There has been a lot of debate over how long paintings need to dry before they can be successfully sealed. It is a month? A week? What does “dry” mean? These are common questions with what seem like conflicting answers. In this article, we’ll discuss the impact different surfaces have on dry time. Once you …
It’s important to understand the different alcohol ink techniques if you are going to make the most out of this bold, versatile, and FUN art form. The bottom line is that there are so many ways you can incorporate alcohol ink into your work to create abstract and realistic pieces. In this guide, we’ll discuss …
“How to price my fluid art classes?” I get asked all the time. My answer, what’s your ‘Happy Price’? Throughout this guide we’ll go over pricing your fluid art classes so everyone wins! Similar to your Happy Place your Happy Price will motivate you to do a great job for your students! Results of Sad Price …
Have you found yourself asking, “Can you use acrylic paint on fabric?” After all, acrylic paint is a very flexible medium to work with, and you probably have them already, so you don’t need to buy another paint set anymore. Don’t worry, we hear you. We will answer that question and more. You can treat …
Can You Use Acrylic Paint on Fabric: A Guide for Beginners Read More »
Acrylics are more forgiving than watercolor, but definitely less than oil. Hence, you might find yourself wondering “how to fix acrylic paint mistakes”. Fortunately, you can correct mistakes, even if the mistake is as fundamental as the wrong background color. Contrary to popular belief, an acrylic painting can be corrected even if it is completely …
Common Acrylic Painting Mistakes and How to Fix Them Read More »
First, I want to start by saying that I am a self-taught artist and if I can learn this medium, so can you! In fact, here’s a big helpful guide for all things alcohol ink: Alcohol Ink: Complete Beginners Guide with Supplies, Techniques, Tips, and Tricks. Creativity comes from within, and everyone is creative in …
Abstract Alcohol Ink Art Made Quick and Easy (w/ Video) Read More »
We’ve picked up some of the best black and white pours from our Facebook group (Acrylic Pouring). We are confident that these acrylic pours will leave you mesmerized because they’re prepared with true love and passion. We have some of the best artists in our community who always share amazing artwork in the group and …
8 Black and White Acrylic Pours You can Get Lost in Read More »
